Govt Number Plates (HSRP)

Starting May 1/2012, all new vehicles sold in India will be fitted with High Security Registration Plates (HSRP). On the basis of the recommendations made by the Technical Standing Committee on Central Motor Vehicles Rules, the Central Government had amended rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, mandating introduction of new High Security Registration Plates, both in respect of new and in-use motor vehicles throughout the country.

 

Features of  High Security Registration Plates (HSRP):

 

1. Chromium hologram.
2. A retro-reflective film, bearing a verification inscription ’India’ at 45 degree inclination.
3. Laser numbering, which is unique in nature containing alpha-numeric identification of both Testing Agencies and the manufacturers.
4. The Registration numbers to be embossed on the plates
5. In case of rear registration plate, same to be fitted with a non-reusable snap lock to make it tamper proof.
6. A Chromium based third registration plate in the form of sticker is to be attached to the wind shield, wherein the number of engine and chassis are indicated along with the name of registering authority. If tampered with, it self destructs.
7. In front and rear registration plates, letter IND in blue color is hot stamped on extreme left centre of the plates. 

 

Source:www.theautomotiveindia.com(gears1313)

Fitting vehicles with HSRPs has been under consideration since 1989. But the implementation process has gained traction only now after the Supreme Court cracked the whip on state governments over repeated delays. The regular registration plates can be easily tampered with, making car thefts easy. Fancy number plates also make it difficult to track down lawbreakers on the run. HSRPs are tamper-proof and non-replaceable, which could prove to be a deterrent to car thieves. It will also aid in creating a computerised, national data of motor vehicles – which currently is not the case as the records are created and maintained manually.

How much will it cost?

A set of HSRP plates for four-wheelers cost Rs. 334 and for two-wheelers Rs. 111. Commercial vehicle owners need to shell out Rs. 134 while Heavy Commercial Vehicles are required to pay Rs. 258 (including taxes). The plates also come with a minimum guarantee of five years.

How do I get one? How long will it take?

If you’re buying a new vehicle then you needn’t bother much as all new vehicles sold in the country will come fitted with HSRPs. The registration number of the vehicle will be put on the front and rear windshield of the vehicle as well. Existing vehicles will be given a time span of two years to switch to HSRP from June 15. To get an HSRP installed in your vehicle, owners would have to visit the local RTO, where the new plate will be issued within 48 hours upon showing the smart registration cards. Fitting the plates in itself is just a 5 minute job. There are also talks of streamlining the process by taking it online.     

Authorised Dealers (Mumbai)

M/s Shimnit Utsch India pvt. Ltd,
8th floor, Regent Chambers, Nariman Point,
Mumbai-400021
Maharashtra.    From CRRI 

Eastern (Steel & Saws) Industries  Pvt. Ltd.
B-10,Deonar village Road,
Deonar, Mumbai-400038,
From  CRRI

M/s Omish Traders,
Social Compound , Marol Pipline,
Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (E),  Mumbai-400059
From  ARAI